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Christians and the Church House By Debra Blair Abron
Over the years there has been a debate whether or not you are a Christian if you don’t go to church. Many Christians will tell you that you are not a Christian if you don’t go to a traditional church, and have not heard the preached word from a preacher? Others will tell you that as long as you confess that you have been saved you are a Christian. What is the righ Please Join Us In Lifting The answer? Edwards Family Up In Prayer Theologian John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, taught and practiced In The Shooting Death Of accountable discipleship. He knew what we deep down know today, we can't keep on the pat 15-Year-Old Jordan Edwards with Christ without the help and support of other Christians. Without hearing the Word read and preached, without gathering with other Christians around the table to share and feast upon Christ who is host and sacrifice for us. Now this does not mean if you aren’t a member of a traditional church God will not Bless you, it means that you have to find a place where more than you are joined praising and confessing the word of God. Era Mae Jackson Hardeman So what is the answer? Ask yourself, can you be a Christian, table sharing, connected to Rest in Peace Jesus and one with His body, the body that Paul says we are to discern when we gather to MAY 5, 2017 issuu.com/bitsandpieces 1 remember Him without being a part of like-minded Christians? Please know that the local church can give you more than you can give to yourselves or family. For example, if a mother and father are going through problems who are the children
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Celebrating National Small Business Week
This week, the nation pays homage to small businesses and entrepreneurship with National Small Business Week (April 30th – May 6th). To mark the occasion, I would like to celebrate the important contributions small businesses make to the greater Dallas community. Entrepreneurship has always been the cornerstone of our economy and, as the key drivers of economic growth in our communities, small businesses
are vital for American prosperity. Over half of Americans own or work for a small business, creating around two out of every three net new jobs in the United States. Additionally, America’s 28 million small businesses account for 54% of all U.S. sales. And the statistics are no different in Dallas. America’s small businesses are as diverse as its citizens. In uptown Dallas to the southern sector cities, from the neighborhood family-owned grocery store in DeSoto to cutting-edge startups in Deep Ellum, small businesses not only drive growth, but also touch every facet of American life. And the diversity that Dallas has is represented in the people who drive and maintain these small businesses. We know the difficulty of creat-
ing and maintaining a small business here in Dallas. And we know that it requires hard work and determination—but not only that, it can require kind and helping hands. We are a community that helps each other grow and thrive, and that is especially true when it comes to business development in Dallas. I am fighting in the U.S. Congress at the federal level to stand with entrepreneurs and small business owners. For entrepreneurs looking to finance their venture, securing a loan or attracting equity capital can present roadblocks, a hurdle that government-guaranteed loans can help businesses overcome. By helping small companies also land government contracts, federal policy can stimulate local economic activity
and spur job growth. Furthermore, the Small Business Administration maintains a range of Entrepreneurial Development (ED) programs that can help prospective entrepreneurs launch new ventures and existing firms to grow their operations. A legislation I co-sponsored recently became public law– H.R. 255, Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act, which promotes entrepreneurial women by granting National Science Foundation programs the authority to recruit and support women to extend their skills into the commercial world. I will continue to support legislation that promotes small business growth in our local and nation’s economy.
DALLAS, TX – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in response to the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the fatal shooting of Jordan
Edwards, said Congresswoman Johnson. “I offer my thoughts and prayers to the Edwards family and to the entire community, who all have suffered a painful loss.” “I have spoken with Dallas County Sheriff, Lupe Valdez and Dallas County District Attorney
Faith Johnson regarding this incident. Both Sheriff Valdez and Judge Johnson said they have already started to conduct separate but fair, independent and thorough investigations in their own right. I will continue to receive details as their respective investi-
gations unfold.” “It is also imperative that we aggressively pursue these two separate investigations to preserve the trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”
Congresswoman Johnson Releases Statement after Fatal Shooting of 15-year-old, Jordan Edwards
Congresswoman Johnson Releases Statement for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: “It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to celebrate
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the rich and meaningful contributions the Asian Pacific American community has made to our diverse nation and community here in Dallas,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “This month is a special time to reflect on the past
accomplishments of Asian Pacific American community members, and look forward to current goals of the community— advancing science and medical fields, protecting voting rights, artistic contributions, contributing to the economy
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and immigration reform.” “In Dallas, like many other cities and towns across America, we welcome Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with joy and gratitude.”
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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
Christians and the Church House
By Debra Blair Abron
Please know that the local church can give you more than you can give to yourselves or family. For example, if a mother and father are going through problems who are the children able to go to? If you have a child that is on drugs, and
this, without God’s grace we cannot live the Christian life. God’s grace Over the years there has been a is everywhere at work and always debate whether or not you are a available. And if we really seek it Christian if you don’t go to church. and must have it, why would we go Many Christians will tell you that anywhere but to where Christ has you are not a Christian if you don’t promised. Whether it be a church, go to a traditional church, a tent or an open field, find and have not heard the that place where you can preached word from a gather with others that bepreacher? Others will tell lieve in our God Almighty, you that as long as you and know that he sacrificed confess that you have been His only begotten son for saved you are a Christian. our sins so we hear on What is the right answer? Earth can have everlasting Christians and the Church House By Debra Blair Abron Theologian John Wesley, one of the mother or father that has never life! the founders of Methodism,Over taught experienced this, how are they to For where the years there has been a debate whether or not you are a Christian if you don’t two or three are gathgo to church. Many Christians will tell you that you are not a Christian if you don’t go to a and practiced accountable disciple- help that child? If you have a loved ered together in my name, there am traditional church, and have not heard the preached word from a preacher? Others will tell ship. He knew what weyou deep down one to die and you’ve never been to I in the midst of them. (Matthew that as long as you confess that you have been saved you are a Christian. What is the right know today, we can’t keep on the church, how who are you going to 18:20) answer? Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, taught and practiced path with Christ without theTheologian help Johnbe encouraged to go to for church elitearticles@aol.com accountable discipleship. He knew what we deep down know today, we can't keep on the path and support of other Christians. for bereavement because you have with Christ without the help and support of other Christians. Without hearing the Word read Without hearing the Word read and experienced loss and know and preached, withoutnot gathering with other Christians around the table to share and feast upon Christ who is host and sacrifice us. preached, without gathering with what to? Afor church is where you thisto does not mean youfor aren’t memberofofministries a traditional church God will not other Christians around theNow table can goifto allatypes Bless you, it means that you have to find a place where more than you are joined praising and share and feast upon Christ who is for your specific needs. There are confessing the word of God. host and sacrifice for us. So what is the answer? peopleAskinyourself, the church God has can you that be a Christian, table sharing, connected to Jesus and one with His body, the body that Paul says we are discernto when we gather to Now this does not mean if you put them through things intoorder remember Him without being a part of like-minded Christians? aren’t a member of a traditional assist them. God has ordained minPlease know that the local church can give you more than you can give to yourselves or church God will not Bless you, it and have a main family. For example, ifisters a mother and pastors father are to going through problems who are the children able to go to? If you have a child that is on drugs, and the mother or father that has never means that you have to find a place focus to preached the word of God experienced this, how are they to help that child? If you have a loved one to die and you’ve where more than you are joined to God’s people. never been to church, how who are you going to be encouraged to go to for church for praising and confessingbereavement the wordbecause of youThe church raised the family havelocal not experienced loss and know what to? A church is where you can go to for all types of ministries for your specific needs. are people in the church God. back in the day. Everyone hadThere to go that God has put them through things in order to assist them. God has So what is the answer? Ask yourto church on Sundays, it wasn’t a ordained ministers and pastors to have a main focus to preached the word of God to God’s people. self, can you be a Christian,The table local churchchoice! raised the family back in the day. Everyone had to go to church on sharing, connected to Jesus and Some may feel church is old fashSundays, it wasn’t a choice! one with His body, the body that ioned and boring but the church Paul says we are to discern when we is needed to fulfill the needs of the gather to remember Him without people that everyday people can’t being a part of like-minded Chrisfulfill spiritually. tians? What is important to know is MAY 5, 2017
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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NABJ Abhors Allegations in FOX News Racial Discrimination Lawsuit WASHINGTON, D.C. rooms that -- The National Associahave had a tion of Black Journalists disproportion(NABJ) is disturbed and ate effect on dismayed by recent allegathe number of tions of a racist work enviworking black ronment at FOX News. journalists. Eleven current and forNo one workmer Fox News employees, ing in the meincluding Emmy-winning dia industry anchor Kelly Wright, filed today should SARAH GLOVER a class-action lawsuit in be subjected to NABJ President New York, according to The discriminatory Washington Post. practices. This "The recent discrimination allega- has to end." tions at FOX News are unsettling. When asked about the lawsuit, a NABJ was founded 42 years ago to FOX News official offered the folfight against racism and discrimina- lowing statement to NABJ: "FOX tion in newsrooms and we pledge to News and Dianne Brandi vehemently continue to do so today," said NABJ deny the race discrimination claims President Sarah Glover. "We've seen in both lawsuits. They are copycat downsizing and layoffs in U.S. news- complaints of the original one filed
"The Interview" by Caraway Franklin
New Dallas producer
OMG!! another Dallas prodigy just joined the ranks of the Major Rapper scene. SUPERMILES(Miles Franklin) .Miles grew up in the grand prairie area but has seem to have made his way, a graduate of Bowie High school of Arlington, TX. His career began with a California rapper named little Nico.
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last month. We will vigorously defend these cases." Douglas H. Wigdor, founding partner at Wigdor, LLP and the attorney representing the plaintiffs in the FOX News case, stated at a Wednesday news conference:"When it comes to racial discrimination, 21st Century Fox has been operating as if it should be called 18th Century Fox. We sincerely hope the filing of this race class action wakes 21st Century Fox from its slumbers and inspires the company to take a conciliatory and appropriate approach to remedy its wrongs." "NABJ believes diverse newsrooms improve fair and balanced coverage of issues important to all viewers and that no journalist should be subjected to discrimination while doing their job," said NABJ Vice President-Broadcast Dorothy Tucker.
and his journey began. the producer has worked with the likes of Raheem Devon, Chad French and Currancy of NOLA to mention a few. Miles Franklin has just released his latest beat to the one and only record label of ATL finest Rick Ross, Mabach label with the DC rapper WALE. The song that he produced is on the latest project SHINE the fifth album. The song that Supermiles produce was a collaborations with Wale and Chris Brown named Heaven on Earth the eleventh track on the cd. The Album has some of the top artist in the game like Travis Scott.
going into the studio everyday since I graduated from HS
Question: Where you just gifted or you just started to make music Miles: well I started working with the software and got it down and it became more of a must then a need Question: Is it exciting to work with such big names in the Rap game like Wale Miles: Its a privilege and it definitely open doors for me in the future
Question: So who inspired your work Miles: Swissbee yea, Alicia Keys husband
Question: So what's your next big thing Miles I honestly don't know because this is a super crazy business to be in right now
Question: How did you get into the business: Miles: pretty much by working my butt off.
Question : Whats the future Miles: I see myself doing Movie soundtracks , that about it!
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Rev. David E Wilson
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Bexar Street May Member Of the Month Mr. Carl Simon
Deacon Ministry Finance Committee Favorite Song: “I Don’t Know What I would Do Without the Lord” Favorite Scripture: John 3:16
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Linda is wife to Reverend Joseph L Lawson I. Mother to four children 1 girl and 3 boys. She attends St Mark C M E in Wills Point, TX where her husband Joseph is the Pastor. Her favorite scripture is Psalms 118:24. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Her favorite song is Great is Thy Faithfulness
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Her favorite saying “God is in control.”
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Possible Spiritual Warfare Written by Arielle a.k.a. Determinator1
This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gospel Rapper, D'aych (Daniel Harris), straight out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. By the way, if you didn’t already know, D'aych is pronounced D.H. It wasn’t the first time, I was granted the opportunity to converse with this intelligient, focused, purpose driven, very hands on every aspect of his career artist. But I do declare, this time, I noticed there is something very special about D'aych, which distinguishes him from the host of Christian rappers we find introducing themselves to us everyday on Facebook, and vying for our support of their projects. D'aych does not adhere to any single dropping or album production schedule to please the crowd, as a recipe for success. Futhermore, he does not rap lyrics which are acceptable by all leadership of all religious organizations. In fact, he has been advised by some members of the clergy to tone down the audacity of the message he is attempting to deliver. A few have even gone so far as to say, if he does not make his message more palatable to the conservative Christians ear, it might cost him his life. However, for D'aych only God can determine when a man’s work on this Earth is done, therefore he allows The Holy Spirit to be his guide at all times. D'aych has a new project he is promoting, but he is such a multi-faceted individual, I really don’t know if I wish to start out this piece talking about the album or his philanthropic connections. Let me get back on topic with the album review and then I’ll be more than happy to tell you all I know about the man. Dyach’s latest project, “The Movement Music”
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(a mixtape), was crafted to encourage people of all races, who feel as though, the constant show of extreme force used by the police against people of color, equates to our civil rights being revoked. “The Movement Music” pays homage to the leaders and active supporters of the Civil Rights movement, by giving us some of that Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway flavor on the production side, but is coupled with a chilling reminder of the severity of the nation’s color divide, when the names of recent victims of police brutality and killings are mentioned. How’s that for a dose of reality and nostalgia all mixed together?! Like many of the secular rap artists you may already be familiar with from back in the day, D'aych actually has quite a way of weaving his words together to blend, the perfectly crafted story he raps into the listener’s ear, admonishing him or her to take heed to the word of God, and strive to be more Christlike. As told by D'aych, there are a lot of young people in our nation today, who have been affected by news of other young people, who have been killed and attacked by the police. Often times, when brought to trial, the police officers stand before the jury and judge, stating the reason behind their fusillade, was their fear of being killed by the now dead victim. Our youth need direction; something that makes sense and doesn’t cause them to destroy themselves, with misdirected anger. Personally, the song which grabbed me from the “The Movement Music” mixtape was “Bang Bang”. Wow...I was instantly caught up. It was an early, Wednesday morning, when I received
the link via text message, however, I waited until late in the evening to give the song another listen, as well my full attention. You know how it is, it was super late and obviously time to bed down and prepare myself for the following day, however, I chose to plug my earbuds in my ear and reconnect with D'aych’s ‘Bang Bang’ banger. In an instant, a fire deep within me was ignited, and my sleepiness escaped me. Honestly, I was ready to call D'aych in the middle of the night and ask what I needed to do to enlist in his “Movement”. I believe you will feel the same when you listen to it. When asked about his album favorite, D'aych mentioned, “Out Here Serving”, which talks about servants of God serving the people of God. While we are on the subject of serving, let’s talk about the artist. D'aych was the driving force behind a recent benefit concert in Menomee Falls, WIcalled, “Give Your Heart Away”, which was designed to clothe some of the homeless poeple in the area during the harsh winter. He says the planning of the concert fell into place rather smoothly, with plenty of volunteers coming on board from the onset to round up gently used garments and outer clothing from their own homes and homes of friends. The concert was a HUGE success, in terms of the turn out of guests, monetary donations, and the concert doing what it was designed to do. Simultaneously, as the concert was taking place, volunteers poured out into the streets in their cars and vans, and started searching for homeless people in the streets and handing them the type of clothing they needed. At the end of the night, once the donations had been counted up, in the privacy of his office, the pastor whose church hosted the event, Pastor Kako, mentioned to the organizers of the benefit, he had
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raised enough money to build a much needed clinic in Kenya. Many of us are not in touch with hardships people in other countries endure regarding healthcare. But because of D'aych’s association with Pastor Kako, who was born in Kenya, as well as his mother’s missionary visit to this land, he had firsthand knowledge of the unnecessary deaths of people who had taken ill, but had no mode of transportation other than their feet, to get to town and receive care. Our brothers and sisters in Kenya were attempting to travel 70 miles on foot, while they were wounded, in labor and to get a diagnosis for illnesses they had no knowledge of how to treat. As you can imagine, there were plenty of deaths along the side of the road, as people succumbed to lack of much needed medical attention. Before we close our piece, we want to share the latest news with you about our artist. D'aych has finally answered the call of God and will be attending Rhema Bible Training College this year in the state of Oklahoma! His decision to go was based upon some obvious divine intervention, made crystal clear by individuals who were already in his life, as well as a Prophetic pastor by the name of Pastor Aguilar. One of his friends walked up to him one day and said, “Hey Bro, I'm getting ready to go back to school. You should come Bro.” If you wish to enlist in the movement (smiling), by buying a copy of “The Movement Music” mixtape, please go to www.DaychMusic.comand the music will be sent directly to your phone. This way you are dealing directly with the artist because there is no middleman. Also, you don’t have to worry about where your money is going, because this man is on his way to seminary school.
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BASEBALL RALLIES FOR WIN AT UAPB, TAKE SERIES PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Prairie View A&M University baseball team rallied to take a 12-9 win at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Saturday afternoon at the Torii Hunter Baseball Complex. The Panthers (18-29 overall, 11-10 SWAC) posted back-to-back series wins for the first time this season, as every PVAMU starter had at least one hit in the 19-hit attack, led by Avery Williams’ fourhit game with three runs scored.
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innings, Prairie View A&M took the lead for good in the fourth. Lewis led off with a double to right field. With one out, Jamison singled to left, scoring Lewis, and advanced to second on an error. Avery Williams then reached on an infield single. Den Beste then singled to center field, scoring Jamison. With two outs, Steven Williams singled through the right side, scoring Avery Williams for a 6-5 Panther lead. In the fifth, Macias led
off with a single to left field before Lewis reached on an error. Tyler Gordon then singled through the right side, advancing Lewis to third as Macias was thrown out as home plate. Jamison then doubled to left center, scoring both Lewis and Gordon to extend the lead to 8-5. Leading 8-6 in the ninth, the Panthers added four runs all with two out. After Jamison reached on a fielder’s choice, Avery Williams reached on an infield
Black Police In America
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Jalyn Baker had three hits, and Corbin Jamison, Carson Lee, Steven Williams, Kevin Macias, and Kaylor Lewis eac had two hits, with Jamison and Steven Williams each with three RBI. Charles Philpott (4-2) got the win in relief, pitching 7+innings, allowing five hits, four runs with three walks and six strikeouts. Jordan Foster ended a late UAPB rally to earn his second save. Trailing 5-3 after three
to the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas, 211 Centre Street, Dallas, 75208, looking for someone to talk to about the police pension, most definitely the number one “hot topic” in neighborhoods. In addition, the floodgates “runneth over” about the association’s endorsements of select candidates that are creating a lot of synergy in all voting communities locally and beyond. Within a few hours Sergeant Smith, Chair of the Political Action Committee (PAC), sent a text with his cell phone number. Huh, I thought, this is going much better than expected. I was impressed that this group had a political action agenda and a working committee. WOW!!! The sergeant, who has been a police officer for 23 years, was di-
rect, in deliberate command with blunt truth. The cadence of his voice was one of genuine concern for a city he loves to serve and protect. “We are losing good officers” he said with backup statistics. More than one time he said ‘we believe in the citizens.’ We discussed the open recruitment for officers from the City of San Antonio and other municipalities. . . offering more money, respect and security. . . just “come to work for us.” I agree with the Sergeant, it is not ok to lose good officers and it is darn embarrassing for another city to come on your turf. . . put up a billboard for your officers, all because city elected officials will not find a solution or attempt to. Our men and women in blue
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single, before Den Beste was intentionally walked to load the bases. Lee then reached on a throwing error, scoring Jamison and Avery Williams. Steven Williams then singled to left field, scoring Den Beste and Lee. The Panthers return to action Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Dallas Baptist, with a live radio broadcast on pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork.
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should be paid salaries complimenting the best that Dallas has to offer. Dallas is indisputably, one of the greatest cities in the USA. We have a state-of-the-art police training facility with robots and one of the most comprehensive 911 Systems on the planet. We built a thousand room hotel and convention hall to attract and compete for the world’s largest conferences. And with DFW Airport ranking as one of the busiest airports, we have it all. Our conversation moved to the “boldface” loud endorsement of former City Council Tennell Atkins who, by the way, received the endorsement of Chief David Brown, Dallas’ former Police Chief. The Sergeant did not mince his words. “Some politicians you cannot talk
to, some do not listen.” He went on to explain that Mr. Atkins not only has the knowledge and experience, but long before the problem became a humiliating reality, Mr. Atkins had the courage to render a warning about the pension fund for fireman and police. It fell on deaf ears. Now, former mayors are more concerned about their legacies than the future of public safety. Remember. . . my brothers and sisters of Dallas, what the sergeant said, “We believe in the citizens.” Call your city council. Call the Mayor’s office and voice your thoughts on the pension and adequate salaries for the police and fire rescue. Please vote. All politics are local. Please vote. Email: estyler2000@aol.com or 214.376.9000
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Rev. Marlon J. Duncan Pastor
Greater Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church 1010 Bayonne St Dallas, Texas Church: (214) 744-1677
Morning Glory 7:45 am Sunday School 9:15am Morning Worship 10:30 am
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Rev. Ned Armstrong Pastor
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Denny D. Davis Pastor
2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 Church (214) 972-0218 Sunday Service 7:45 & 10:00 am Wed. Prayer Meeting 11am & 10am Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00pm www.gebcdallad.org
Rev. Burley Hudson Pastor
Friendship West Baptist Church
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New Leaf Family Church
St. Paul Baptist Church
Dr. Timothy J. Brown Pastor
Christian Holy Temple Church
Willing Workers Baptist Church
1707 St Augustine Rd Dallas, Texas Church (214) 398-6641 Service Times: Sunday School 8:30 am Sunday Worship 9:30am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00
Hours of Oporation Mon - Fri: 7am - 10pm Phone: (214) 946-3584 www.newbethell.com
St. John Grand Prairie Campus 1701 West Jefferson Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Phone: (972) 264-1483 Sunday Worship 7:00 9:00 & 11:00 Email: sjbcsupport@sjbcfamily.com Website: http://sjcfamily.org
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church
2023 Mouser St. Dallas, Texas 75216
Rev Daryl Carter Pastor
4142 Gladewater Road Dallas, Texas 75216 Church (214) 770-1326 or (214) 428-1266 Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship;11.00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm
Rev. Terry White Pastor
New El Bethel Baptist Church
Carver Heights Baptist Church
2510 E. Ledbetter Road Dallas, Texas 75216 Church: 214-371-2024 Sunday Worship Services Sunday School - 8:30am Worship Hour - 9:30am Wednesday - 7:00pm
Church 214-943-6007 Sunday School 9:00 am Morning Worship 10: 00 am Prayer & Praise Worship 7:00 pm www.marsalisavenuebc.com
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232 Church (972) 228-5200 Sun Morning Services 8:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study 12 Noon & 7:00 pm
Frederick Douglass Haynes, III Pastor
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church "A Church That Cares"
Rev. Michael R. Hubbard, Sr., Rev. Michael R. Hubbard, Sr., Pastor Pastor 5144 Dolphin Road ~ Dallas, Texas ~ 75223 Phone: (214)823-1018 ~ Fax: (214)8243813 www.hmbconline.org Service Times: Tuesday Night: @ 6:30 p.m. (S.W.A.T.) Children & Youth Night Wednesday: 12 Noon & 7:30 pm. Bible Study ~ 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. BTU/Disciplines of Discipleship; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship MAY 5, 2017
Concord Church
www.ConcordDallas.org
Rev. Bryan Carter Pastor
24 Hour Prayer Line (972) 223-9898
Apostle Herman Murry Jr. Pastor
www.fullgospilwhollytemple.org
Greater New Zion Baptist Church
Bible Study Tue. 11am Wed. 6:00 pm
Rev. Kennedy Young, Jr. Pastor
Morning Woreship 8:00 & 10: 15am Sunday School 9:00 am Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday 6:00 pm
Rev. C JR Phillips Pastor
Rev. Joe S Patterson Pastor
9550 Shepherd Rd, Dallas, TX 75243
Church: (214) 341-6459
Rev. Tommy Brown Pastor
Sundays @ 11:00 A.M.
Sunshine Bible Sunday 10:00 am Fellowship Dinner 5:20 pm
www.calvarytemplemesquite.org
Dr. W. R. Willis Pastor
New Birth Baptist Church
444 W Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75224 Church: (214) 374-0828 Early Morning Worship 7:50 am Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 7:00
Sunday School 9:00 AM Praise & Worship 10:25 AM Morning Worship 10:30 AM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Bible Study 7:30 PM
Rev. George & Michael Pryor Pastor
8350 Forest Ln Dallas, TX 75243 Church (214) 349-7701
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Worship Services Sunday 7:30 am Early Morning Worship Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service Rev. David E Wilson www.greatercornerstone.org Pastor
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Rev. W. C. Davis Pastor
Prayer Meeting Bible Study 7-8:30 pm
Sunday Worship 8am & 10:45 am
Sunday School 9:45 am Wedensday Night 7pm
Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr., Senior Pastor
New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Stanley E. Smith
Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church
3919 Munger Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 Church: (214) 824-8312 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am
The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241 Church: (214) 375-5952 Fax (214) 371-1611
Look To See You At Church This Sunday
Church (972) 642 - 9125
Pastor C.T. Marshall
Munger Avenue Baptist Church
Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 4205 South Robinson Road P O Box 540515 Grand Prairie, Texas 75054
2018 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 Church: (214) 943-3579 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Bible Study Wednesday 7:15 pm Thursday 11:00 am
Chris L. Simmons Pastor
Calvary Temple Community Church 1501 Clay Mathis Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181 Church: (972) 222-3708 Praise & Worship Service Sundays @ 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church
New Mount Zion Baptist Church
Intercessory Prayer Every Wednesday, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Bible Study Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Young Adult Praise Team First Thursday, Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
214-371-2633
6000 Singing Hills Dr, Dallas, Texas 75241 Church: (214) 374-6631
39727 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75237 Church: (972) 572-Fight (3448)
2210 Pine St Dallas, Texas Church (214) 421-4119 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am
6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 Sunday Worship 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study 12 noon and 7:00 PM Church
1819 Martin L King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 Church: (214) 426-5468 Sunday Worship 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm
St . Phillips Missionary Baptist Church Bexar Street Baptist Church
Full Gospel Holy Temple
Sunday School 9:15 Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 am Sunday Evening Worship 8:00 Tuesdays & Saturdays 8:00 am
Cornerstone Baptist Church
East Gate Missionary Baptist Church
6808 Pastor Bailey Drive, Dallas, TX 75237 Ph: 214-331-8522 Sunday Worship: 8:00am, 10:00am, & 12:00pm Wednesdays: 7pm
Lighthouse Church Of God in Christ 2127 S Corinth St Rd, Dallas, TX 75203 Church: (214) 371-2421 Morning Worship 11 am www.lighthousecogic.com
Superintendent Michael Clerkley, Sr Pastor
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411 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 Church: (469) 297-4771 Sunday School 9:00 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Wednesday Women’s Men’s Monday 7:00 pm
Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church
4325 W Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 Church (214) 337-1713 Sunday School 9:15 am Morning Worship 10:30am
Rev. Wade Pastor
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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Era Mae Jackson Hardeman Era Mae (Dillie) Jackson Hardeman was born November 29, 1926, in Kilgore, Texas. She was the second of four children that blessed the union of Herschel and Legether Jackson. She attended North Chapel Public School in Kilgore, Texas. After completing High School, she attended Denver Vocational School. At an early age, Dillie united with Mount Pleasant CME Church in Kilgore. Upon moving to Dallas in 1942, she joined Saint Paul AME
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Church where she was a faithful member of the Gospel Choir; and served on various church groups/ committees. She was also affiliated with numerous Community organizations, such as: Order of the Eastern Stars: Heroines of Jericho, Kitchen Delight and Dalworth Golden Assembly No. 31. She met and married, a dashing gentleman, the late John Henry Hardeman. And this union welcomed one child, Deene Hardeman. The loving family relocated to Denver, Colorado where they started a Construction Company. After 10 years in Denver, they returned to Dallas, where they continued their Construction business. Later, Dillie joined her sister Bonnie's catering business, as the head pastry chef.
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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
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